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Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers land in Delhi, to be presented in court

The Luthra brothers, who landed in the national capital today, will be produced before the Patiala House Court, and the officials will be seeking their transit remand, a media report suggested

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers land in Delhi, to be presented in court
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 3:21 PM IST

Dowry has eroded mehr's protection in Muslim marriages: Supreme Court

Calling the issue a constitutional and social concern, the Supreme Court said the eradication of dowry is an urgent necessity

Dowry has eroded mehr's protection in Muslim marriages: Supreme Court
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 3:10 PM IST

Bihar Cabinet approves Saat Nishchay-3 programme to boost development

In the education sector, the cabinet has approved the development of old educational institutions into "centres of excellence" alongside the establishment of education cities, the ACS said

Bihar Cabinet approves Saat Nishchay-3 programme to boost development
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 3:00 PM IST

Messi event chaos: Probe panel flags procedural violations, recommends SIT

The committee has recommended departmental action against the agency responsible for stadium operations and management

Messi event chaos: Probe panel flags procedural violations, recommends SIT
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:59 PM IST

Don't understand obsession with changing names: Priyanka on 'G RaM G' row

Priyanka Gandhi alleged that the VB-G RaM G Bill weakened the right to income guaranteed under MGNREGA and also drew attention to persistent delays in wage payments under the existing scheme

Don't understand obsession with changing names: Priyanka on 'G RaM G' row
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:53 PM IST

Waterlogging and pollution 'legacy' problems, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta inspected the desilting work at Sunehri Nala here and slammed the previous Congress and Aam Aadmi Party governments over pollution and drainage issues

Waterlogging and pollution 'legacy' problems, says Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:49 PM IST

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR

Following the SIR, the draft roll is expected to include around 70 million voters, down from nearly 76 million electors listed before the SIR

West Bengal draft electoral rolls published: 5.8 mn voters deleted in SIR
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:45 PM IST

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: India mother of democracy, says Nadda, urges respect for EC on SIR

Parliament Winter Session LIVE Updates: Follow all the latest updates from Parliament as government and opposition debate key issues

Parliament Winter Session LIVE: India mother of democracy, says Nadda, urges respect for EC on SIR
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:43 PM IST

New Bill will weaken MGNREGA: Priyanka slams govt for renaming obsession

Within six months from the date of commencement of the VB-G RAM G Act, states will have to make a scheme consistent with the provisions of the new law

New Bill will weaken MGNREGA: Priyanka slams govt for renaming obsession
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:07 PM IST

Long separation between husband and wife amounts to cruelty: SC

The Supreme Court noted that the estranged couple got married in August 2000, entered into matrimonial litigation in 2003, and have been living separately since then

Long separation between husband and wife amounts to cruelty: SC
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 2:01 PM IST

13 dead, 25 inured as several buses catch fire on Delhi-Agra Expressway

Uttar Pradesh woke up to thick smog on Monday morning, as air quality deteriorated in different parts of the state and visibility dropped sharply

13 dead, 25 inured as several buses catch fire on Delhi-Agra Expressway
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 1:17 PM IST

National Herald case: Delhi court rejects ED's complaint against Gandhis

The case stems from a private complaint by former Union minister Subramanian Swamy, who accused Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Young Indian of cheating, criminal conspiracy

National Herald case: Delhi court rejects ED's complaint against Gandhis
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 12:48 PM IST

Goa officials seal popular restaurant 'The Cape Goa' over safety violations

The committee, during the inspection, observed that the restaurant was being operated and used in gross violation of mandatory statutory safety requirements

Goa officials seal popular restaurant 'The Cape Goa' over safety violations
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:51 AM IST

President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to 1971 war soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'

Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16 every year to honour the soldiers who fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which culminated in the surrender of Pakistan's Army

President Murmu, PM Modi pay homage to 1971 war soldiers on 'Vijay Diwas'
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name

India's voter rolls are undergoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) to remove duplicate, fake, or ineligible names, including those of deceased or shifted voters

ECI to release SIR draft rolls today: Here's how to check your name
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 11:25 AM IST

Vijay Diwas 2025: Remembering India's decisive victory in the 1971 war

Vijay Diwas commemorates India's great triumph in 1971. The day honours bravery, selflessness, and the warriors whose determination altered history and gave rise to Bangladesh

Vijay Diwas 2025: Remembering India's decisive victory in the 1971 war
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:51 AM IST

Dense fog disrupts air travel as Delhi airport, IMD issue advisories

Airlines like Air India, Indigo and SpiceJet issued travel advisories to passengers amid dense fog after over 300 flights were cancelled on Monday due to low visibility

Dense fog disrupts air travel as Delhi airport, IMD issue advisories
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 10:34 AM IST

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram

The Congress leader highlighted that the practice was to write the title of the Bill in English words in the English version and in Hindi words in the Hindi version

Hindi words in English Bills an affront to non-Hindi speakers: Chidambaram
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:44 AM IST

Delhi air quality shows slight improvement, 10 stations record 'severe' AQI

Despite a slight dip in AQI, Delhi continues to grapple with dangerously high pollution levels, with dense smog reducing visibility across the city

Delhi air quality shows slight improvement, 10 stations record 'severe' AQI
Updated On : 16 Dec 2025 | 9:32 AM IST

Bill introduced in LS to send 71 laws which are in disuse to chopping board

While 65 of the bills are amendment Acts, which were brought to tweak existing laws, six are principal laws that have become outdated

Bill introduced in LS to send 71 laws which are in disuse to chopping board
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 11:07 PM IST